Masonic Square and Compasses Cufflink

These cufflinks feature the Square and Compasses, the single most identifiable symbol of Freemasonry. As fraternal regalia, they are worn by members of the brotherhood to signify their affiliation with a specific lodge or the organization as a whole. Such items are not typically the product of a single global brand but are produced by numerous specialized manufacturers of fraternal regalia, Masonic supply houses, and independent jewellers across the globe.

The history of these symbols dates back to the stonemasons' guilds of the Middle Ages, with the organization in its modern form originating in England and Scotland during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Because Freemasonry is structured into independent Grand Lodges by jurisdiction, there is no single 'owner' of the brand or the symbol. Manufacturing often occurs locally within the country of the Grand Lodge or is outsourced to metalworking hubs in various countries including the United Kingdom, United States, and China.